Best of Joseph Biden

Best of Joseph Biden

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SAUL LOEB

US Vice President Joe Biden tries food samples during a visit to a Costco store on a shopping trip in Washington, DC, on November 29, 2012. Biden made the visit to the first Costco store located in Washington, DC, during its grand opening. AFP PHOTO / Saul LOEB

US Vice President Joe Biden tries food samples during a visit to a Costco store on a shopping trip in Washington, DC, on November 29, 2012. Biden made the visit to the first Costco store located in Washington, DC, during its grand opening. AFP PHOTO / Saul LOEB

2012 Vice Presidential Debate

Chip Somodevilla

Vice President Joe Biden smiles during the vice presidential debate at Centre College October 11, 2012 in Danville, Kentucky. This is the second of four debates during the presidential election season and the only debate between the vice presidential candidates before the closely-contested election November 6.

Vice President Joe Biden smiles during the vice presidential debate at Centre College October 11, 2012 in Danville, Kentucky. This is the second of four debates during the presidential election season and the only debate between the vice presidential candidates before the closely-contested election November 6.

United States v Brazil - Men's Exhibition Game

Patrick Smith

U.S. President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden share a laugh as the US Senior Men's National Team and Brazil play during a pre-Olympic exhibition basketball game at the Verizon Center on July 16, 2012 in Washington, DC.

U.S. President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden share a laugh as the US Senior Men's National Team and Brazil play during a pre-Olympic exhibition basketball game at the Verizon Center on July 16, 2012 in Washington, DC.

Army v Navy

Hunter Martin

Vice President of the United States Joe Biden smiles as he stands at midfield during the coin toss before a game between the Army Black Knights and the Navy Midshipmen on December 8, 2012 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Vice President of the United States Joe Biden smiles as he stands at midfield during the coin toss before a game between the Army Black Knights and the Navy Midshipmen on December 8, 2012 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Dean Heller Sworn In As Senator From Nevada To Replace John Ensign

Chip Somodevilla

Sen. Dean Heller (R-NV) (L), his wife Lynne Heller and daughter Hilary Ableser laugh at a joke told by Vice President Joe Biden after Heller's mock swearing-in in the Old Senate Chamber at the U.S. Capitol May 9, 2011 in Washington, DC. Appointed to the senate by Gov. Brian Sandoval, Heller replaced Sen. John Ensign, who resigned last week amid an investigation of ethics violations.

Sen. Dean Heller (R-NV) (L), his wife Lynne Heller and daughter Hilary Ableser laugh at a joke told by Vice President Joe Biden after Heller's mock swearing-in in the Old Senate Chamber at the U.S. Capitol May 9, 2011 in Washington, DC. Appointed to the senate by Gov. Brian Sandoval, Heller replaced Sen. John Ensign, who resigned last week amid an investigation of ethics violations.

Joe Biden Swears In New Defense Secretary Ashton Carter

Alex Wong

Ashton Carter (R) makes remarks after he was sworn in as U.S. Secretary of Defense as his wife Stephanie (2nd L) Vice President Joe Biden (L) listen February 17, 2015 in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, DC. Carter has become the 25th U.S. Secretary of Defense.

Ashton Carter (R) makes remarks after he was sworn in as U.S. Secretary of Defense as his wife Stephanie (2nd L) Vice President Joe Biden (L) listen February 17, 2015 in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, DC. Carter has become the 25th U.S. Secretary of Defense.

Vice-President Biden Hosts Luncheon For UK PM David Cameron

Brendan Hoffman

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (L) and British Prime Minister David Cameron laugh as Vice President Joe Biden (R) makes a joke about asking his Irish ancestors for forgiveness for hosting Cameron for lunch at the State Department on March 14, 2012 in Washington, DC. Cameron is on an official visit to Washington, where President Obama will host him at a State Dinner tonight.

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (L) and British Prime Minister David Cameron laugh as Vice President Joe Biden (R) makes a joke about asking his Irish ancestors for forgiveness for hosting Cameron for lunch at the State Department on March 14, 2012 in Washington, DC. Cameron is on an official visit to Washington, where President Obama will host him at a State Dinner tonight.

Biden Hosts Irish PM For St. Patrick's Day Breakfast

Mark Wilson

Vice President Joseph Biden waits for the arrival of Prime Minister Enda Kenny of Ireland, at the Naval Observatory, on March 14, 2014 in Washington, DC. Vice President Biden hosted a breakfast for the Irish Prime Minister in honor of St. Patricks Day on Sunday.

Vice President Joseph Biden waits for the arrival of Prime Minister Enda Kenny of Ireland, at the Naval Observatory, on March 14, 2014 in Washington, DC. Vice President Biden hosted a breakfast for the Irish Prime Minister in honor of St. Patricks Day on Sunday.

Joe Biden In A CBS 'Bicentennial Minute'

CBS Photo Archive

American politician and US Senator (and future US Vice President) Joe Biden smiles in a 'Bicentennial Minutes' segment, a series of nightly shorts commemorating the bicentennial of the American Revolution which aired from 1974-1976, August 12, 1974.

American politician and US Senator (and future US Vice President) Joe Biden smiles in a 'Bicentennial Minutes' segment, a series of nightly shorts commemorating the bicentennial of the American Revolution which aired from 1974-1976, August 12, 1974.

Vice President Biden Hosts Clean Energy Investment Summit At The White House

Alex Wong

Vice President Joseph Biden speaks during a White House Clean Energy Investment Summit June 16, 2015 in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, DC. The White House held the summit to announce commitments from organizations to fight climate change and new executive actions to encourage private-sector investments in clean energy innovation.

Vice President Joseph Biden speaks during a White House Clean Energy Investment Summit June 16, 2015 in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, DC. The White House held the summit to announce commitments from organizations to fight climate change and new executive actions to encourage private-sector investments in clean energy innovation.

Bloomberg's Best Photos 2014

Bloomberg

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, right, laughs during an event for the Council on Women and Girls in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Wednesday, Jan 22, 2014. U.S. President Barack Obama signed a presidential memorandum establishing a White House task force to protect students from sexual assault. Photographer: Pete Marovich/Bloomberg via Getty Images

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, right, laughs during an event for the Council on Women and Girls in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Wednesday, Jan 22, 2014. U.S. President Barack Obama signed a presidential memorandum establishing a White House task force to protect students from sexual assault. Photographer: Pete Marovich/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Joe Biden And Eva Longoria Campaign For Nevada Democrats

Ethan Miller

Actress Eva Longoria (L), co-founder of the Latino Victory PAC, and U.S. Vice President Joe Biden embrace after speaking at a get-out-the-vote rally at a union hall on November 1, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Biden and Longoria are stumping for Nevada Democrats ahead of the November 4th election.

Actress Eva Longoria (L), co-founder of the Latino Victory PAC, and U.S. Vice President Joe Biden embrace after speaking at a get-out-the-vote rally at a union hall on November 1, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Biden and Longoria are stumping for Nevada Democrats ahead of the November 4th election.

President Obama Signs Health Care Reform Bill

Win McNamee

President Barack Obama and U.S. Vice President Joe Biden embrace each other during the signing ceremony for the Affordable Health Care for America Act in the East Room of the White House March 23, 2010 in Washington, DC. The historic bill was passed by the House of Representatives Sunday after a 14-month-long political battle that left the legislation without a single Republican vote.

President Barack Obama and U.S. Vice President Joe Biden embrace each other during the signing ceremony for the Affordable Health Care for America Act in the East Room of the White House March 23, 2010 in Washington, DC. The historic bill was passed by the House of Representatives Sunday after a 14-month-long political battle that left the legislation without a single Republican vote.

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SAUL LOEB

Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter (R), speaks alongside his wife Stephanie, and US Vice President Joe Biden during a swearing-in ceremony in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, DC, February 17, 2015. AFP PHOTO / SAUL LOEB

Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter (R), speaks alongside his wife Stephanie, and US Vice President Joe Biden during a swearing-in ceremony in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, DC, February 17, 2015. AFP PHOTO / SAUL LOEB